teak

noun

1
: a tall tropical Asian timber tree (Tectona grandis) of the vervain family
2
: the hard yellowish-brown wood of teak used especially for furniture and shipbuilding

Examples of teak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Wood mailboxes should be made from water-resistant cedar or teak. Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024 The aft cockpit has a giant teak dining table for alfresco meals, too. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024 The limestone walls, ironwork, teak, terrazzo, marble and heavy coffered ceiling in the main entrance pay tribute to Malta’s architectural past. Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2024 The mezzanine seating featured a flip-down teak bar to port with a flip-up window with Australian undertones. Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024 The Dunes Sun Lounger brings comfort to your pool or patio area and comes in two fabric colors on natural teak frames. Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024 Researchers examined a variety of sites and tree species, from naturally regrowing forests to an attempt to rehabilitate a teak plantation. Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2024 Inside, the homes feature teak detailing and local materials, such as the stone fireplace in the main residence. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2024 Each multilevel, 1,000-square-foot tree house features oversized windows for maximum natural light and views, lofty 20-foot ceilings, and 250-square-feet of outdoor space in the form of a private deck with teak furniture surrounding a fire pit. Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Portuguese teca, from Malayalam tēkka

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of teak was in 1698

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Cite this Entry

“Teak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teak. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

teak

noun
1
: a tall timber tree of southeastern Asia
2
: the hard durable yellowish brown wood of a teak

called also teak*wood\ ˈtē-​ˌkwu̇d \

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